Mechanical keyboard recc
Do you have recommendations for any mechanical keyboard/makers?
On top of all the features of a mechanical keyboard, my general preference for keyboards includes:
- bluetooth
- beige or just options other than black
- relatively easy to clean
It would be my first time owning one (currently use a black, corded one in the office) - so budget would be anything under $350 if it's worth it
[Ergo Clears] Do your stuff!
And if he doesn't respond here is his post:
https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/best-keyboard-for-ib-0
Pure genius. All I'd add on for OP is that I haven't seen any kind of mechanical keyboard that was wireless or acts as a wireless hub. Plenty that are also USB hubs (Das Keyboard) where you can toss in a wireless dongle, but that's it. Only beige ones I can think of are old school PS/2 keyboards (the real OGs).
You either have an RGB light up keyboard or suck at banking
The MK sub on leddit is a joke. If you want a literal 30 key board with zero functionality it's perfect, but if you work with a keyboard for a living, and remove the Function keys, and the ten-key, and the pageup/down/home/etc. keys, and even the numbers... you have issues. Liberal arts majors only apply.
No joke, this is on the front page of the sub with almost a hundred upvotes: https://i.redd.it/7wjthgag8kp81.jpg
The bluetooth is a big change if you really need it. There are way more wired mechanicals than wireless. Other considerations include:
* TKL (tenkey-less) or full-size? If you're in IB I highly suggest the full size and learning to use the numpad. That being said, most mechanicals are TKL
* What kind of keys do you want. There are basically three categories: clicky, tactile, and linear. Clicky make an audible feedback, tactile have a "bump" feedback, and linear are the quietest but have no click or bump.
I own the following full size mechanicals and here are my thoughts:
* Realforce R2 PFU Limited (Wired) with Topre Silent switches ~$250. Made in Japan. This is my daily driver at home, it's basically dead silent compared to any other mechanical keyboard while retaining an unbelievably good typing experience. Cons for you would be not wireless, not backlit, and my version is black on black on black. They do make an RGB backlit version with non silent switches but I haven't tried it.
* Logitech G915 (Wireless) ~$250. My daily driver at work. This is probably "blasphemy" to most mechanical keyboard afficianados because the keys are low-profile and not super deep. However!!! The keyboard is really solid in terms of its wireless performance. The battery life is best-in-class. You also get the option of having both Lightspeed (using a wireless dongle) and/or Bluetooth. My setup in my office is lightspeed connected to my work computer and Bluetooth connected to my phone, ipad, or personal laptop. It takes a millisecond and one button press to seamlessly switch between the two options. There are also a good amount of extra macro buttons, volume sliders etc. It scores top points on convenience even if the typing per se is not as fancy as my other keyboards. Overall would recommend if wireless aspect is the most important to you.
* Leopold FC900R (Wired) ~$125 with Cherry Clear switches. Made in Korea, and all the Starcraft 2 Korean pros who are mashing on keys for a living at 300 APM use Leopold keyboards, so if that's not a recommendation I don't know what could convince you. This is the best "deal" by far on this list as you can buy TWO of these for the price of one of the above, and arguably this is the best keyboard. Love this keyboard, build quality is like a tank, it feels like made out of steel. However, a few quirks include micro USB connectivity with lame cable (not braided, not USB-C), no backlighting, and much fewer media switches (and no macro switches) compared to the gaming keyboards like the Logitech. For typing, however, it's almost best-in-class for an out of the box mechanical keyboard (i.e. not one that you make custom yourself).
* Razer Blackwidow V3 Pro (Wireless). I wouldn't recommend this over the Logitech to be honest. Keys are better/full depth but every other aspect is worse (battery life, switchability of bluetooth/dongle, size, noise are all worse than the G915).
* Corsair K70 (wired) $170. My first mechanical, if I were to do it again I would just get a Leopold.
Best Buy entered the chat
Best Buy will give you a long period to try it out and return, which is nice, and I did get my Logi from there (they price match to Amazon). The Leopold and Realforce keyboards I bought from Mechanicalkeyboards (dot com) and have been pleased with the experience, though obviously returning one is harder than the drive down to Best Buy.
Oh, for Leopold they basically make exactly the beige you're thinking of. $125, it's wired but it's an incredible typing performance:
https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=3563
Custom made. Or a hot swap pre-built where you change the switches.
Agreed - If you want the best keyboard take a look into the all metal hot swappable boards.
Kailh box navy keys
I would strongly recommend a custom keyboard with Cherry MX Blue since they are the quietest. Good for a office environment
I have Das Keyboard. Great mechanical keyboard without all the light up gamer keys. Still looks professional
If you want to be way cooler than the light-up gamer keys they also make a version with all blank keycaps. You'd better know how to touch-type because looking at the keys won't help ya.
Also, am I the only one annoyed with the Bloomberg keyboard? It's totally not my favorite to type on, and the fingerprint reader is absolute crap. Just this morning I failed three times, then went and used the b-unit app.
I don’t much like their headsets, and have not always had good luck with their mice, but I really like Logitech’s gaming keyboards. I have the 910 I think
I have a das keyboard, which I enjoy. No frills, but gets the job done.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VDYVYNJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asi…
Just get this. Logitech gaming keyboard. At ~$150 it's pricier than what I ever thought I'd pay for a keyboard but when I started in IB it was totally worth it. The tactile feeling is just right, really hard to explain. For whatever reason I really value the tactile feedback you get when typing and it makes an audible clicky noise but it's just the Goldilocks of keyboards for me. If you don't like it you can just return on Amazon.
This plus the Logitech Mx Master = pinnacle of desktop hardware accessories
Random bump but have a Realforce R2 PFU Limited (Wired) with Topre Silent switches, trying to offload and get something else for office. It was $300 and want to sell cheap if any monkeys interested
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